Ph Low Help

[signman]

just tested my new jewel 5ft 400litre tank for the first time in about 3 weeks. all the parameters are good except the PH. It was around 7.2 - 7.6 but just tested it now and its 6.0! I have some PH buffer salt stuff that I put in Mbuna tank, will this be a quick fix or long term solution, or any other advise you can give me.

Thank you

Rob

 

[shang hi]

a PH buffer is all you can realy do, whats your tap water PH because if its higher then water changes on a regular basis (20% weekly) will keep the PH at a good level. you must have something in your tank causing this like bogwood.

 

[signman]

yes we have bogwood in the tank. regular water changes and buffer the solution?

 

[benniebru]

yea the bogwood releases linins that will lower your ph but if are going to use a ph adjuster make sure not to do to much to fast or you will harm your fish

 

[signman]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP. PH 7.2 NOW

 

[SJ2K]

If you ever come accross Limestone or tuffa rock try adding some to the aquarium decor its great for Mbuna as it increase the waters hardness and Ph.